Naegohyang Women's FC players meet Kim Jong Un after winning AFC Champions League

The North Korean women's football club Naegohyang Women’s FC won the AFC Women’s Champions League after defeating the Japanese team Tokyo Verdy Beleza with a score of 1-0 in a tournament held in South Korea. Following their victory, the team members met with the supreme leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un. Footage of this meeting has gained significant international attention on social media. The videos show the players visibly weeping and expressing intense emotions while shaking hands with and surrounding the leader. Some reports and observers contrast this emotional display with the more restrained celebrations witnessed during the trophy presentation. The team's achievement marks a historical milestone for North Korean women's football. The event has sparked varied international reactions regarding the role of the North Korean leader in the public life of the country.